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The goal of this session is to provide the attendees with an understanding of the US and Global recommendations for blood pressure control and to make comparisons between the two. This program is CME accredited. |
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Learning Objectives:
The objective will be to answer the following two questions:
- Is there a drug class of choice for reducing cardiovascular risk or protecting target organs in patients with hypertension?
- Is there an ideal blood pressure level for cardiovascular protection in patients with hypertension?
Target Audience:
This program is intended for cardiologists, cardiology fellows and residents, and anyone who treats patients with cardiovascular disease.
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Richard B. Devereux, Co-Chair
Kenneth A. Jamerson, Co-Chair
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Stevo Julius |
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ALLHAT: Major Outcomes in High Risk Hypertensive Patients Randomized to Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor or Calcium Channel Blocker vs Diuretic |
Garry Jennings |
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ANBP-2: Second Australian National Blood Pressure Study
Conducted by the High Blood Pressure Research Council of Australia in conjunction with Australia's General Practitioners |
Bjorn Dahlof |
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LIFE: The Losartan Intervention For Endpoint Reduction in Hypertension Study |
Michael H. Alderman |
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Hypertension Guidelines 2004: Joint National Committee-7 |
Panel Discussion and Q & A Session |
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Hypertension: Implications of New Trials, Joint National Committee-7 and European Guidelines for Clinical Practice |
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Accreditation Statement |
The Cardiology Center Switzerland is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The ACCF takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity. The ACCF designates each program described herein approved for 1.50 hours in category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that are spent in the educational activity.
The American Medical Association has determined that physicians not licensed in the US who participate in the CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA category 1 credit.
While offering CME credit hours noted above, the program is not intended to provide extensive training or certification in the field.
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